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en-usen-usCory Hall Signs Professional Contract With The Kansas City Royalshttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2011-12/releases/201106295um4gi
Santa Clara right-handed pitcher Cory Hall, a 2011 All-WCC Honorable Mention honoree, has signed an amateur free agent contract with the Kansas City Royals. He joins J.R. Graham (Atlanta Braves) and Patrick Terry (Chico Outlaws- Indepedent) as members of the 2011 squad to sign professional contractsWed, 29 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2011-12/releases/201106295um4gi2011-06-29T04:00:00ZAll Summer Long Part II: Catcher Anthony Martinezhttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2011-12/releases/201106299of4bp
Rising-junior catcher Anthony Martinez is playing his summer baseball in the Hawaii Collegiate Baseball League for the Kauai Menehunes in Honolulu, Hawaii. Martinez has started five games for the Menehunes posting a .313 batting average (5-16). On Jun., 18 Martinez started for the Menehunes at first base tallying a RBI and a run scored in a 6-2 victory over the Hawaii Aliis.Wed, 29 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2011-12/releases/201106299of4bp2011-06-29T04:00:00ZRecent Graduate Patrick Terry Signs Professional Contracthttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2011-12/releases/2011062811yahr
SANTA CLARA, Calif.- Former Santa Clara C/DH Patrick Terry has signed a professional contract with the Chico Outlaws of the North American League.Tue, 28 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2011-12/releases/2011062811yahr2011-06-28T04:00:00ZAll Summer Long: Santa Clara Players Hone Their Skills In Summer Leagueshttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2011-12/releases/20110628xpe6u7
For the Broncos and the rest of the collegiate baseball community, the summer offers a time for players to get better before the next college baseball season.Tue, 28 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2011-12/releases/20110628xpe6u72011-06-28T04:00:00ZKyle DeMerritt Named Louisville Slugger's Freshman All-Americanhttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110609f41weg
Freshman 2B/3B Kyle DeMerritt was named to the Louisville Slugger’s Freshman All-American Team on June 8, 2011.Thu, 09 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110609f41weg2011-06-09T04:00:00ZJunior J.R. Graham Selected In Fourth Round By Atlanta Braveshttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110607d7vrmv
Santa Clara University junior RHP J.R. Graham was selected by the Atlanta Braves in the fourth round as the 146th overall pick in the 2011 MLB First Year Player Draft.Tue, 07 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110607d7vrmv2011-06-07T04:00:00ZSanta Clara Announces Resignation of Baseball’s O’Brienhttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110603hb1wjf
Santa Clara University announced Friday Bronco head baseball coach Mark O’Brien has resigned. O’Brien recently finished his 10th season at Santa Clara University.Fri, 03 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110603hb1wjf2011-06-03T04:00:00ZThree Broncos honored by WCC for 2011 Playhttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110601nmpnyp
Three members of the Santa Clara baseball team were honored by the West Coast conference for their play this season on Wednesday. The three recipients were led by senior RHP Cory Hall, who was named to the 2011 All-West Coast Conference First Team. In addition, Patrick Terry was named as an All-WCC honorable mention and Kyle DeMerritt was named to the 2011 West Coast Conference All-Freshman Team.Wed, 01 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110601nmpnyp2011-06-01T04:00:00ZBroncos Close Out Regular Seasonhttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110529lfy4ac
The Santa Clara baseball team finished out their regular season slate Sunday by dropping a 6-5 game to the Portland Pilots. The Broncos had no troubles at the plate, amassing 13 hits over nine innings.Sun, 29 May 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110529lfy4ac2011-05-29T04:00:00ZSanta Clara Falls After Thrilling Ninth Inninghttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110528d4ozv2
Santa Clara (17-33; 4-16 WCC) lost a tight 2-1 game to the Portland Pilots (23-30; 10-10 WCC). There was no scoring until the ninth inning when the Broncos scored a run but Portland was able to rally for two in the bottom of the inning. J.R. Graham (3-5) took the loss while pitching 8.2 innings and allowing two runs, on six hits and five walks with four strikeouts. Stephen Takahashi lead the offense with two hits and a RBI.Sat, 28 May 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110528d4ozv22011-05-28T04:00:00ZPortland Outlasts Santa Clara 5-3http://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110527rfjin7
Despite out-hitting Portland, Santa Clara dropped the series opener to Portland 5-3. Cory Hall (4-7) was tagged with the loss, while Kyle Kraus picked the win after pitching a complete game for the Pilots. Hall pitched seven innings, allowing four runs on nine hits while striking out three batters. Offensively, Santa Clara was led by Drew Ozanne who amassed two hits, a RBI and scored a run.Fri, 27 May 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110527rfjin72011-05-27T04:00:00ZSanta Clara Travels to Portland to Finish 2011 Seasonhttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/201105254y6uib
Santa Clara will look to end the year on high note, when the Broncos travel to Portland for its final three games of the year. The Broncos will take on the Pilots in a three-game West Coast Conference bout starting Fri., May 27 at 3 p.m.Wed, 25 May 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/201105254y6uib2011-05-25T04:00:00ZTerry Named WCC Player of the Weekhttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110523ulwfhg
Senior C/DH Patrick Terry was named the West Coast Conference Player of the Week for his explosive offensive performances over the weekend. On Senior Day, May 22, Terry hit a two-run homer and a two-RBI double in his final two plate appearances at Stephen Schott Stadium.Mon, 23 May 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110523ulwfhg2011-05-23T04:00:00ZSeniors Produce on Senior Day, Broncos Fall to San Diegohttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/201105220qsymf
The Broncos honored seven players in their final home game as a member of the Bronco baseball team and Santa Clara (17-31) lost its final home game of the season, falling to San Diego 16-6. San Diego used an eight-run fifth inning to put the Broncos out of reach. Brock Simon (3-8) picked up the loss for Santa Clara, while Paul Paez (7-4) got the win for San Diego. Both seniors in the lineup drove in runs in their final home game. Senior Day was highlighted by senior catcher Patrick Terry, who had a four-RBI performance including a two-run homer in his final game at Stephen Schott Stadium.Sun, 22 May 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/201105220qsymf2011-05-22T04:00:00ZSan Diego Edges Santa Clara 9-8http://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/201105214p22gh
Santa Clara (17-30) lost the second game of a three-game series to San Diego 9-8. Starter Chris Mendoza pitched 4.1 innings, allowing six earned runs on 10 hits in a no-decision. J.R. Graham (3-4) picked up the loss for the Broncos, while James Pazos picked up the win for the second consecutive day. Offensively, the Broncos’ day was highlighted by a five-run fifth inning.Sat, 21 May 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/201105214p22gh2011-05-21T04:00:00ZSanta Clara Falls In 10 Innings to San Diegohttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110521c9urti
Despite a ninth inning rally, Santa Clara dropped the series-opener to San Diego 6-4 in 10 innings. Paul Twining (1-1) picked up the loss for the Broncos, allowing two runs on two hits in 2.1 innings. San Diego reliever James Pazos improved to 2-3 with the win. The Broncos scored two runs in the ninth, including a game-tying RBI single by Kyle DeMerritt. Offensively, the Broncos were led by Matt Ozanne who was 3-5 with a RBI, run scored and a stolen base. Starter Cory Hall pitched well for the Broncos, allowing three runs on nine hits and struck out six batters in seven innings of work.Fri, 20 May 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110521c9urti2011-05-20T04:00:00ZSanta Clara Rained Out At Cal Polyhttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110517pl6ul7
Santa Clara's baseball game at Cal Poly has been canceled due to weather. No reschedule date has been announced. More details to come.Tue, 17 May 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110517pl6ul72011-05-17T04:00:00ZSanta Clara Travels to Cal Poly, Hosts San Diegohttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110516vawigk
After a weekend off, the Broncos play four games this week including their last home series of the season. Santa Clara visits Cal Poly in a mid-week game on Tuesday before returning to Stephen Schott Stadium to face San Diego in a three-game West Coast Conference Series.Mon, 16 May 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110516vawigk2011-05-16T04:00:00ZSophomore Viele Leads Broncos by Examplehttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/viele_feature
Sophomore captain Justin Viele had been leading the Broncos by example, playing in every game this season.Thu, 12 May 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/viele_feature2011-05-12T04:00:00ZBroncos Drop Mid-Week Game to UC Davishttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110511u26wfz
Despite a strong outing from ace Cory Hall, the Broncos dropped their mid-week game with UC Davis 5-0. Hall (4-6) allowed two runs on nine hits in six innings of work, striking out six batters. Scott Chew improved to 1-0, pitching a complete game for the Aggies. J.R. Graham continued his dominance, pitching his sixth-straight perfect inning over his last three appearences.Wed, 11 May 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110511u26wfz2011-05-11T04:00:00ZCurtis Wagner named to 2011 Capital One Academic All-District Teamhttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110509ebfnox
Senior first baseman Curtis Wagner was one just two WCC named to the 2010 and 2011Capital One Academic-All District Team when he was named first team on May 5.Mon, 09 May 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110509ebfnox2011-05-09T04:00:00ZBroncos Play UC Davis in Mid-Week gamehttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110509mez0r3
After winning its West Coast Conference series at Pepperdine, Santa Clara (17-27) continues its roadtrip with a mid-week game at UC Davis on Wed., May 11. The mid-week bout is the Broncos’ only game this week before battling Cal Poly on May 17 and San Diego May 20-22.Mon, 09 May 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110509mez0r32011-05-09T04:00:00ZBroncos Top Pepperdine to Win Serieshttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/201105087codtj
Santa Clara (17-27; 4-11 WCC) topped Pepperdine (19-25; 5-7 WCC) by a score of 5-4 on Sunday. Patrick Terry picked up two RBIs and Lucas Herbst had three hits to lead the offensive for Santa Clara. J.R. Graham (3-3) was dominant in the start for the Broncos. He pitched three innings without allowing a base runner and Paul Twining (1-0) pitched 4.2 shutout innings to pick up the win. Chris Mendoza picked up his first save of the season.Sun, 08 May 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/201105087codtj2011-05-08T04:00:00ZBroncos Dropped By Waves 5-4http://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110507itxnun
Santa Clara (16-27; 3-11 WCC) dropped a 5-4 decision on Saturday in Malibu to the Pepperdine Waves (19-24; 5-6 WCC). Base runners were not a problem for the Broncos, as Santa Clara amassed 13 hits. Lucas Herbst led the Broncos by going 2-5 at the plate with a double and two RBI’s. Justin Viele collected three hits, while Stephen Takahashi, Pat Terry and Zach Looney both provided two. Curtis Wagner drove home a RBI on a single in the fourth. Brock Simon (3-7) pitched 6.1 innings and was charged with the loss.Sat, 07 May 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110507itxnun2011-05-07T04:00:00ZBroncos Best Pepperdine in 10 Inningshttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110506ylux7x
Santa Clara (16-26; 3-10 WCC) topped Pepperdine, 3-2, in a 10-inning game. Patrick Terry provided the late-heroics for the Broncos, knocking in the winning run with a RBI single in the tenth inning. J.R. Graham (3-3) picked up the win for Santa Clara, tossing a hitless ninth and tenth inning. Starter Cory Hall pitched well for the Broncos, allowing two runs on eight hits while striking out four batters.Fri, 06 May 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110506ylux7x2011-05-06T04:00:00ZDeMerritt Impressive in Freshman Seasonhttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/demerritt_feature
In his first season at SCU freshman Kyle DeMerritt from nearby San Jose has been a standout for the Broncos.Thu, 05 May 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/demerritt_feature2011-05-05T04:00:00ZBronco Lineup Taking Advantage of Opportunitieshttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/2011050371tjga
From January to June, there is no doubt Division I college baseball is a grind. After winter workouts and fall practice, the three-month, 55-game season officially begins in late February. With at least four games per week, the season offers adversity for every team and how they respond is key. The Broncos have had their share this season and many have stepped in and stepped up admirably.Tue, 03 May 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/2011050371tjga2011-05-03T04:00:00ZBroncos Host No. 21 Cal, Travel to Pepperdinehttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110503gr5d17
Santa Clara continues a four-game home stand with a mid-week bout with Cal. After the mid-week game, the Broncos will travel to Malibu, Calif. to battle Pepperdine in a West Coast Conference series.Tue, 03 May 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110503gr5d172011-05-03T04:00:00ZTerry Reflects on College Journeyhttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110503sjpthl
Fifth year senior leader, Patrick Terry, has accomplished a lot throughout his journey here at Santa Clara both on the field and in the class room.Tue, 03 May 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110503sjpthl2011-05-03T04:00:00ZBroncos Fall to No. 21 Cal 4-1http://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110504wo1t4n
The Santa Clara bullpen gave up just four runs, but the Broncos fell to No. 21 Cal, 4-1. Santa Clara used six different pitchers, highlighted by Powell Fansler’s two perfect innings to start the game. Offensively, the Broncos amassed nine hits including a RBI single from Matt Ozanne.Tue, 03 May 2011 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.santaclarabroncos.com/sports/m-basebl/2010-11/releases/20110504wo1t4n2011-05-03T04:00:00Z